Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! August 2018

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the August issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, the newest addition to the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications.

NEA Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, and childcare professionals – anyone who is involved with children. It is compact in size, making it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on across Northeast Arkansas each month. You’ll even find a convenient dining guide inside that lists restaurants offering free or discounted kids meals!

Our goal each month is to help inform our readers of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in Northeast Arkansas.

Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in NEA Kids’ Directory. If you are interested in advertising in NEA Kids’ Directory, please call us at 931-0012.

Audrey Poff, Publisher & Editor

Meet Our Cover Kid!

NOAH JUde

Parents: Russell and Rebecca Cline photo by Melissa Donner

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Fun Events

August August 1-31 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: 886-3222.

August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or 972-2074.

August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 The Lawrence County Library in Walnut Ridge will host Weekly Storytime each Friday beginning at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Info: Lawrence County Library, 886-3222.

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August 4 United Way’s annual Stuff the Bus event will take place all day at eight Walmart locations in Northeast Arkansas. Stop by Walmart in Jonesboro, Corning, Newport, Paragould, Pocahontas, Trumann, Walnut Ridge or Wynne to donate school supplies to more than 20 local school districts. Info: (870) 935-3658.

August 4, 11, 18 and 25 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

St. Bernards Women’s Council will host Stories in the Forest from 3-4 p.m. at the Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. Info: 207-7300.

August 3 The Foundation of Arts will present “The Greatest Hamilpalooza” on August 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. The Young Artists Theatre, The Foundation of Arts’ three-week theatre camp students, will present the production. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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August 11 Jonesboro Southside Complex will host its Back-To-School Bash Softball Tournament.

Deadline for entry is August 6. There will also be a Softball Flea Market, where vendors can sell or swap used softball equipment. Booth rental fees will go to The Miracle League Project. Info: Sharron Turman, (870) 882-5430.

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August 16 Join the Downtown Jonesboro Association at this month’s Alive After Five street market, located in the parking lot beside Eleanor’s Pizzeria from 5-8 p.m. The market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, live music and children’s activities. Info: (870) 919-6176.

August 31 Open Arms Support Group for families with Autism meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6-7 p.m. Info: Autism Association of NEA at 336-2786.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com

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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com

Let’s Go Out to Eat!

Monday Bliss Cupcakes Kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake. (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

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